Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence

Best Iowa Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,439 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa include Maharishi School, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Iowa (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bergman Academy
Bergman Academy Photo
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School
Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Photo - Our students take great PRIDE in all of the school activities
(Catholic)
1021 Douglas St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 252-0573
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Sheldon Christian School
(Christian)
1425 E 9th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2429
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 4

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